Yankees place Warren on DL, recall Holder

Apr 21 | 12:40PM

The Yankees have placed RHP Adam Warren (right back strain) on the 10-day DL and recalled RHP Jonathan Holder from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

This season, Warren has pitched 8.1 innings, giving up three runs (3.24 ERA) on 10 hits with 11 strikeouts. In the Yankees' 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday night, Warren pitched 2.2 innings, giving up one run.

In 2017, Warren had a 2.35 ERA over 57.1 innings with 54 strikeouts. He is eligible to return to the team on May 1.

For Holder, his short stint in the big leagues this season hasn't been as successful. In 2.2 innings, he has given up six earned runs (20.25 ERA). Last season, Holder had a 3.89 ERA in 39.1 innings with 40 strikeouts.

Holder and the Yankees take on the Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees staying cautious with Gary Sanchez

May 23 | 9:51PM

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The Yankees took a big sigh of relief when they learned that Gary Sanchez was only cramping in his right calf when he had to come out of Tuesday's game.

It is with that sigh of relief that manager Aaron Boone kept caution when making his Wednesday lineup that didn't see Sanchez' name penciled in. He decided to give his slugging catcher an off-day to recuperate, knowing the Yankees have no game schedule on Thursday as well.

"I feel like we dodged a bullet," Boone told MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. "He came out here and did some agility running workouts before and checked out OK. He was actually texting me early [Wednesday] morning that he was good to go, but with this off-day tomorrow, it's probably best to hold him back. I think he's fine, and he'll be an option for us if we need him."

Game 46: Yankees at Rangers, 7:05 p.m.

May 23 | 6:15PM

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The Yankees play the rubber game of their three-game set with the Rangers on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. in Arlington.

Yankees notes

The Yankees are 10-3 in their last 13 road games this season. They have also won eight straight series dating back to April 19. ...Yankee hitters have been mashing home runs with at least three coming in the last four games. Also, three separate players (Gary Sanchez, Tyler Austin, and Gleyber Torres) have collected a multi-home run game in three straight contests....

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Aaron Boone shows angry side after first ejection Tuesday night

May 23 | 10:05AM

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(Tim Heitman)

It's the golden rule: Don't argue balls and strikes.

Yet, manager Aaron Boone did so on Tuesday night against the Rangers, and it earned him his first ejection of his early managerial career. Home plate umpire Pat Hoberg heard Boone chirping all night, and after a questionable strike call against Gary Sanchez, Hoberg had heard enough.

"At different points in the night I raised some things and I guess he had heard enough," Boone told The Post's George A. King III about the ejection. "Nothing more than that."

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P Ryan Bollinger signed to major league deal, selected to 25-man roster

Bollinger has been playing with Double-A Trenton Thunder

May 23 | 9:45AM

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Sep 11, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; A general view during the national anthem prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

The Yankees have brought in a fresh arm for their pitching staff, as they signed LHP Ryan Bollinger to a major league contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Bollinger has split time with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Trenton so far this season. He has recently thrown with the Thunder, where he owns a dominate 0.90 ERA in three starts (all wins). He also has 13 strikeouts over those appearances.

This is the 27-year-old's first season back in Major League Baseball after spending time in independent leagues over the past few seasons. He played in the Canadien-American League with the Trois-Rivieres Aigles from 2015-16, and even made it down to Australia to play with the Brisbane Bandits in 2017.

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German struggles as Yankees fall to Rangers, 6-4

May 22 | 11:33PM

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Doug Williams and Anthony McCarron discuss the Yankees' loss to the Texas Rangers, and whether they need to make a move for Cole Hamels.

Domingo German was roughed up by the Rangers early on and the Yankees' offense couldn't overcome the deficit in a 6-4 loss on Tuesday night at Globe Life Park. >> Box score

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Game 45: Yankees at Rangers, 8:05 p.m.

May 22 | 5:57PM

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May 12, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yanees pitcher Domingo German (65) delivers a pitch during the first inning of the game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports (Gregory Fisher)

The Yankees will play the second game of a three-game series with the Rangers on Tuesday at 8:05 p.m. at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Yankees notes

The Yankees are 5-3 since May 10 after riding a 17-1 streak ... The Yankees have scored 10 runs in back-to-back games and have the best winning percentage in the majors... The team has hit at least four homers and eight extra-base hits in three straight games, becoming the first team to complete the fea ... The Yankees are the fourth team in modern history to have eight or more extra-base hits in three onsecutive games. On Saturday New York's offense tied a season-high with five homers.

The Yankees continue to roll, but it remains clear that a rotation upgrade could be the difference between dominating the regular season and passing the Houston Astros to win the American League pennant. Two of the their most appealing options, Texas' Cole Hamels and Detroit's Michael Fulmer, bring very different pros and cons. Here's a look:

Fulmer

At 25 years old and with five years of team control remaining, Fulmer will likely be a prize at this year's trade deadline. That means that the Tigers can demand a high price, and play suitors against one another. Even teams like the Braves and Phillies, who might not be quite ready to win, could see value in bidding for Fulmer...

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Tanaka after another disappointing start: 'There's a lot of frustration'

If one were to look at Masahiro Tanaka's record, it would show a starting pitcher enjoying a great start to the season. At 5-2 after last night's win over the Rangers on the road, Tanaka hasn't lost a start since April 17.

But all adept baseball fans know a pitcher's record is only the facade. And for Tanaka, that couldn't be any more true.

It was another night that saw a less-than-impressive Tanaka despite getting the victory chalked up in his win column. The 29-year-old let the long ball hurt him again as all four runs he allowed came on home runs. The first was a moonshot to Joey Gallo in the bottom of the second followed by Rougned Odor's first homer of the season, a three-run bomb to right-center that tied the game at four.

Torres puts himself alongside Mantle with first multi-homer game

May 21 | 11:50PM

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The Baseball Night in NY crew discusses the red hot Gleyber Torres, who had two homers in the Yankees' 10-5 win over the Texas Rangers.

Yankees rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres became the youngest player in franchise history to record a multi-home run game since Mickey Mantle in Monday's 10-5 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Torres, at 21 years, 159 days, hit two home runs off Bartolo Colon as New York won its third straight game. He became the second-youngest Yankee to hit two homers in a game, as Mantle achieved the feat at 20 years, 296 days.

Since being promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Torres has a .321/.389/.571 batting line with six home runs and 18 RBIs, and the Yankees are 20-4 in games he's appeared in. He is hitting .340 since May 2.

Torres, Judge power Yankees to 10-5 win over Rangers

May 21 | 11:18PM

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New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres celebrates with right fielder Aaron Judge after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. (Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports)

Rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres hit two home runs while Aaron Judge hit his 12th homer of the season as the Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 10-5 on Monday at Globe Life Park in Arlington. >> Box score

Torres, at 21 years, 159 days, became the youngest Yankee since Mickey Mantle (20 years, 296 days) to have a multi-homer game. His second-inning homer off Bartolo Colon gave the Yankees a 3-0 lead, and he added another one in the sixth inning to make it 6-4.

Neil Walker went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs and Aaron Hicks also homered as the Yankees became the first team since the 1961 Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Athletic's Katie Sharp, to hit at least four home runs in three straight road games on the same road trip. New York also became the fourth team in modern MLB history to total at least eight extra-base hits in three straight games.

Game 44: Yankees at Rangers, 8:05 p.m.

May 21 | 5:27PM

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka throws against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. (Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports)

The Yankees begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday at 8:05 p.m. at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Yankees notes

The Yankees are in a first-place tie with the Boston Red Sox atop the AL East and have the best winning percentage in baseball, .007 points higher than Boston's. ... New York has won four of its last five games and 21 of its last 25. On Saturday and Sunday, the Yankees outscored the Kansas City Royals 18-4. ... Since April 21, the Yankees have scored six or more runs 13 times.

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Yankees option Frazier back to Triple-A, recall RHP Gallegos

May 21 | 5:31PM

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New York Yankees left fielder Clint Frazier watches an RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. (Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports)

The Yankees optioned outfielder Clint Frazier back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Sunday's 10-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.

Frazier, 22, was called up earlier this week and went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in his season debut in Saturday's 8-3 win.

For the second straight game, Didi Gregorius found himself on the bench instead of his more familiar spot at shortstop. The Yankees were facing another lefty in Eric Skoglund, and with his slump still in full form, manager Aaron Boone found it best to sit him.

Gregorius didn't complain. Instead, he understood exactly why his manager made the move.

"I am not the one who makes the lineup, I can't be disappointed," Gregorius told The Post's George A. King III. "I do want to play, but there is not much we can do about it. We talked about it [Saturday]."

Breaking: We found a problem with the Yankees

May 20, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin (26) and center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) celebrate at home plate after Austin's two run home run in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports (Denny Medley)

Andy Martino, SNY.tv | Twitter | It hasn't been easy to find ways to write about the Yankees lately, at least without looking ridiculous. There's only so many holes an analyst can poke in a 30-13 team. Yeah, they need rotation help, but we've said that already.

What's left to write? "The Yankees continue to be awesome" is hardly news. So we were pleased to find, following the team's weekend romp in Kansas City, an actual problem. Are you ready for it? The Yankees have … way too many good players. They are facing a roster crunch that almost never happens in baseball.

This is not an issue relatable to the Mets, who somehow scratched out a win Sunday with a lineup that felt more appropriate for a spring training road game. And while the Yankees are pleased that their problems are of the first-world variety, they face difficult decisions on talented players...

A-Rod says ex-teammate Robinson Cano has 'long road back'

May 21 | 10:48AM

Cano was suspended 80 games for testing positive for the diuretic Furosemid, which is used as a masking agent. He is currently serving that suspension as he nurses his fractured hand he sustained during an at-bat.

Rodriguez, who was spending for the entire 2014 season for his own PED use, thinks the road will be tough for Cano. But he believes he will land on his feet...

Yankees hope Gray can build off strong start vs. Royals

May 20 | 11:02PM

Larry Ridley and Anthony McCarron break down the Yankees' dominant 10-1 win over the Royals and give an update on Greg Bird's injury status.

Yankees RHP Sonny Gray had his strongest outing of the season on Sunday, throwing eight innings of one-run ball in a 10-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Gray struck out five batters and only aallowed four hits, recording a quality start for the third time in his last four outings.

"I mean, I felt good my last four or five times out,'' Gray said, according to the Bergen Record's Pete Caldera. "I know my results weren't great in my last start (5 IP, 5 ER, 9 H vs. Oakland on May 11) but at the same time I feel really good, especially moving forward.''

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Yankees hit five home runs en route to 8-3 win over Royals

May 19 | 10:48PM

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May 19, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) hits a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken/USA TODAY Sports (Peter Aiken)

Gary Sanchez put the Yankees on the board in the first inning with an RBI double and Hicks' inside-the-park home run two innings later gave the Yankees a 2-0 advantage.

Gleyber Torres put the Yankees in front for good with a three-run homer in the fouth inning for his fourth home run of the season. Torres' homer was the second of five home runs hit by the Yankees on offense in an eight-run effort.

The Yankees dominated Royals starter Danny Duffy, who gave up five runs on seven hits in four innings.

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Game 43: Yankees at Royals, 7:15 p.m.

May 19 | 4:30PM

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New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres, right, celebrates with Aaron Judge after hitting a three-run home run against the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 4, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) (AP)

The Yankees (28-13) and Royals (14-30) continue their three-game set in Kansas City at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday night.

Yankees among potential landing spots for LHP Cole Hamels

With the Rangers open to trade talks, the Yankees are among the most likely teams to land LHP Cole Hamels, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The other teams Nightengale lists are the Brewers, Cubs, Phillies, and Diamondbacks.

A starting pitcher been a need for the Yankees since the start of Spring Training, and though a combined 3.79 ERA for starters this season isn't bad, the team wouldn't mind adding depth to their rotation.

Despite his 2-4 record, Hamels owns a 3.48 ERA in nine starts (51.2 innings) for the Rangers this season. He still possesses his crafty repertoire on the bump with 57 strikeouts as well.

Yankees notes

Despite strong start, Judge says he's 'still trying to get hot'

May 18 | 10:27AM

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge connects for a solo home run against the Miami Marlins. (AP)

Despite his strong start and leading the team in home runs, Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge believes he still has a ways to go to reach his potential.

"People keep talking about how well I'm doing, but I look at as I'm still trying to get consistent,'' Judge said, according to the New York Post's Dan Martin. "I don't feel like I've been consistent all year."

Teixeira 'not surprised' about former teammate Cano's suspension

By Tom Bogert | May 17 | 7:05PM

Count former Yankees star Mark Teixeira as one of many around baseball who wasn't exactly shocked when news broke that Mariners 2B Robinson Cano was suspended 80 games after testing positive for furosemide.

Furosemide isn't a PED, but, according to SNY's Andy Martino, can be used as a masking agent for steroids. Martino reported that a source told him that furosemide is "used for flushing" drugs out of your system...

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Daily News Live: Should Yanks be favorites to win World Series?

May 17 | 7:05PM

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The DNL panel discusses the Yankees being chosen by oddsmakers to win the Fall Classic and if they should be ahead of Boston and Houston.

The DNL panel discusses the Yankees being chosen by oddsmakers to win the Fall Classic and if they should be ahead of Boston and Houston.

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On this day in Yankees history: David Wells throws perfect game

By Tom Bogert | May 17 | 6:30PM

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Apr 23, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees former pitcher David Wells tips his cap to the fans before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Wells threw out the first pitch to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of his perfect game. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)

On May 17, 1998, David Wells produced an eternal afternoon.

Wells was on the mound against the Twins for Beanie Baby Day at Yankee Stadium, as anyone under the age of 14 would receive a white bear named Valentino.

For those kids who were lucky enough to be in attendance, Wells would give them another scenario to recreate in their backyards: throwing a perfect game for the Yankees...

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What should Clint Frazier's future with the Yankees look like?

The BNNY crew discuess Frazier's status in the organization

May 17 | 2:00PM

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(Kim Klement)

Clint Frazier said he was ready, and the Yankees called him up to the big leagues for their series against the Nationals. Well, one game was suspended and the other was postponed, both due to inclement weather. That means Frazier will travel with the team to Kansas City now to prove that he was worth the call up. He also wants to prove to the Yankees that he is worth keeping instead of being used as a trade chip down the road.

Frazier has been killing minor-league pitching as he produced a .362 average with three homers and four RBI in 12 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barres. He was on deck to finally get back to the plate as a Yankee, but Miguel Andujar grounded out in the fifth inning on Monday before the skies opened up for good.

Can Frazier do enought to show the Yankees that he would be better on their team instead of somewhere else? The Baseball In Night New York -- SNY's Doug Williams, Jon Hein, Andy Martino, and Todd Zeile -- discuss what Frazier's future with the Yankees should look like down the road...

Will Mike Trout's 2018 season be better than Babe Ruth's 1923 season?

Babe Ruth played some of the best individual seasons of baseball known to the history of the game.

There was his 60-homer season, one where he outhomered 10 different teams in a single season, and the year he set the record for total bases that is still in the record books today.

But, looking at Ruth's career with the all-around WAR statistic (wins above replacement) as ESPN's Sam Miller pointed out, his best season ever was in 1923 when he posted a 14.1 WAR. He hit .393 with 41 homers, set a career high in doubles, drew 170 walks and threw out 20 baserunners from the outfield.

Didi Gregorius continues to stay positive despite rough May slump

May 17 | 8:45AM

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Yankees SS Didi Gregorius was on top of the world in April. He was named the AL Player of the Month after hitting .327 while leading the league in extra base hits (19) and RBI (30).

But the "April showers bring May flowers" phrase is reversed in Gregorius' case. Tbrough his first 12 games in May, Gregorius has plummeted back down to Earth and then some, as his slump continues to haunt him.

Gregorius is stuck in the depths of a 1-for-41 slump, with his longest hitless streak at 30 at-bats. Overall, he has notched six hits over 51 at-bats in May.

Yankees-Nationals postponed, with makeup date of June 18

May 16 | 3:55PM

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May 15, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals grounds crew roll out the tarp during a rain delay during the sixth inning of a game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Mills)

The completion of Tuesday's suspended game and the full game that was to be played afterwards between the Yankees and Nationals in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday have been postponed.

The games will be made up on June 18 at 5:05 p.m. at Nationals Park.

The Yankees and Nationals were tied, 3-3, in the sixth inning on Tuesday night when the game was suspended until Wednesday due to weather.

The 25-year-old Harper will be headlining a free agent class that is expected to include Manny Machado, Josh Donaldson, Dallas Keuchel, and potentially Clayton Kershaw (who can opt out of the two remaining years on his deal).

Why on earth would anyone be surprised by Robinson Cano's suspension for violating the league's joint drug program? How could anyone react with "wow," "holy (bleep)," or any other expression of incredulity?

The questions are not an indictment of Cano specifically. His suspension was for the diuretic furosemide, which is not a PED but can be used as a masking agent, according to a person familiar with the subject. "It's used for flushing," or getting the drugs out of your system, says the person.

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Report: Yankees OF Clint Frazier called up for Nats series

May 15 | 12:07PM

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New York Yankees left fielder Clint Frazier (77) safe at third on a throwing error during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports)

Frazier was sidelined due to a concussion he sustained in Spring Training. But since being cleared to play, he has been raking through minor league pitching. The 23-year-old is hitting .362 with three homers and 4 RBI in 12 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barres, and he feels that he is ready for the big stage again...

Andy Martino, SNY.tv | Twitter | Whether playing for the Yankees or in Triple-A, this is a significant time for Frazier, who needs to re-establish his value to the Yankees -- and to potential trade deadline suitors...

Why have Yankees been sending floral surprises across the country?

It has been the Yankees' best-kept secret for the past three years. Until now.

The Yankees have been secretly sending floral arrangements to families and police departments of officers who have been killed in action. And it hasn't just been New York-based departments. It has been country-wide.

Last month, the organization sent flowers to Yarmouth, Mass. in the wake of the shooting death of officer Sean Gannon. The Yankees are considered the enemy in this part of the country, but even the Red Sox faithful give a tip of their cap to the pinstripes for their gesture.

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22 years ago today, Doc Gooden throws no-hitter

May 14 | 4:30PM

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On this date 22 years ago, Dwight "Doc" Gooden threw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium.

Gooden, who was 31 at the time, had put himself into a jam in the ninth inning after walking Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Martinez. He then threw a wild pitch allowing both runners to move into scoring position. But Gooden dug deep and induced a strikeout and pop-up to finish off his no-no.

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Yankees reinstate Drury from DL, option him to Triple-A SWB

Bird, McKinney have rehab assignments transferred to Double-A

May 14 | 2:13PM

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The Yankees have reinstated INF/OF Brandon Drury from the 10-day DL and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the team announced on Monday.

Drury has been on the DL since April 7 due to migraines and blurry vision. He has spent time in the minor leagues since, where he hit a combined .315 with two homers and seven RBI over 17 games between Triple-A and Double-A Trenton.

While Drury has been spending time on the DL, Yankees rookie Miguel Andujar has impressed as his replacement at third base. He is hitting .282 with 12 doubles (leads all rookies), three homers and 14 RBI.

Boone predicting 'massive production' for Stanton after hot homestand

May 14 | 1:57PM

The Yankee faithful let the reigning NL MVP have it during his early season struggles, but now through 40 games, Stanton seems to be settling in just nicely with his new team.

Stanton went 4-for-4 with three RBI and a solo homer in Sunday's victory over the A's at Yankee Stadium to conclude the team's nine-game homestand. Over his last seven games, the slugger is hitting .391/.500/.870 with three homers and seven RBI. Also, Stanton has been raking against lefties this season with a .457 average...